| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $169.96 | 4.678% | $177.9107 | $177.91 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.42 | 7.604% | $214.5839 | $214.58 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.54 | 12.639% | $220.2543 | $220.25 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.89 | 12.775% | $147.6112 | $147.61 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.97 | 8.634% | $29.2986 | $29.30 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.34 | 10.122% | $270.1733 | $270.17 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.55 | 10.475% | $228.1861 | $228.19 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.67 | $1,288.0181 | $1,288.01 | $1,288.00 | $1,288.10 | |